Definition of "chances" []

• Plural form of chance. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chance. (verb)

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• "But tired or not, they are still capable of playing some great football and you write off their title chances at your peril."
• "Many fans on Sunday were left scratching their heads at the fact that Hamilton could have qualified 10th on the grid at Silverstone a fortnight ago, and all but written off his title chances following his fourth place finish, only to storm back in Germany where he split the Red Bulls in qualifying before going on to take a brilliant victory."
• "Victory would see Ancelotti's men leapfrog City into third place and would also maintain their outside hopes of retaining the championship but defeat would surely kill off their title chances and would also put qualification for next season's Champions League back in serious doubt."